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adidas Supernova Rise
adidas Adizero Boston 12
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Weight
292.5 g (10.32 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
Plate
None
Weight
265.3 g (9.36 oz)
Heel-To-Toe Drop
7.7 mm
Plate
Fiberglass Rods
Our Verdict
adidas Supernova Rise
adidas Adizero Boston 12
The adidas Supernova Rise and adidas Adizero Boston 12 occupy different spots within the adidas lineup. The Boston 12 is a more premium super trainer that incorporates fiberglass ENERGYRODS for stability and a mix of EVA and more premium TPEE foam. It's a lighter shoe that's designed for mid to long-distance training. On the other hand, the Supernova Rise is designed to be a daily trainer for shorter sessions, with some bounce for added fun.
Variants
- Supernova Rise (Better Scarlet/Core Black/Green Spar - (Men - US 9))
- Supernova Rise (Core Black/Grey Five/Green Spark - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/White/Carbon - (Men - US 9))
- Adizero Boston 12 (Black/Zero Metallic/Spark - (Men - US 9))
Main Differences for
Marathon Racing
Marathon Racing
Threshold
Marathon Racing
5.2
6.8
Forefoot Stack Height
24.8 mm
28.9 mm
Plate
None
Fiberglass Rods
Heel Energy Return
7.3
4.2
Weight
4.7
5.8
Heel Stack Height
35.0 mm
36.6 mm
Full Comparison
Design
Weight
4.7
5.8
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Weight
292.5 g (10.32 oz)
265.3 g (9.36 oz)
Stack Heights
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Heel Stack Height
35.0 mm
36.6 mm
Forefoot Stack Height
24.8 mm
28.9 mm
Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.2 mm
7.7 mm
Advertised Heel-To-Toe Drop
10.0 mm
7.0 mm
External Shape
3D Model Full Shoe
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Outsole Heel Width
86 mm (3.4")
83 mm (3.2")
Outsole Arch Width
73 mm (2.9")
68 mm (2.7")
Outsole Forefoot Width
112 mm (4.4")
114 mm (4.5")
Heel Width-To-Stack Ratio
2.45
2.26
Forefoot Width-To-Stack Ratio
4.51
3.94
Internal Shape
3D Model Internal
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Internal Length
276 mm (10.9")
272 mm (10.7")
Internal Heel Width
60 mm (2.4")
61 mm (2.4")
Internal Forefoot Width
96 mm (3.8")
93 mm (3.7")
Wide Sizing Available
Yes
Yes
Other Features
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Tongue Gusset Type
Non-gusseted
Semi-gusseted
Plate
None
Fiberglass Rods
Performance
Heel Energy Return
7.3
4.2
Heel Compression Video
Heel Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Heel Energy Return
77.4%
70.8%
Forefoot Energy Return
7.1
7.2
Forefoot Compression Video
Forefoot Energy Return
Preview Graph
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Forefoot Energy Return
76.7%
76.8%
Heel Cushioning
6.2
6.1
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Heel Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 550N
2.77 J
2.70 J
Energy Absorbed At 1100N
7.70 J
7.81 J
Energy Absorbed At 1900N
13.99 J
13.87 J
Forefoot Cushioning
5.6
6.7
Forefoot Cushioning Picture
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Forefoot Cushioning
Preview Graph
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Energy Absorbed At 800N
3.54 J
3.95 J
Energy Absorbed At 1300N
6.05 J
7.26 J
Energy Absorbed At 2050N
9.08 J
11.02 J
Heel Firmness
6.4
6.4
Heel Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 550N
68.4 N/mm
64.5 N/mm
Firmness At 1100N
123.9 N/mm
123.6 N/mm
Firmness At 1900N
245.8 N/mm
257.1 N/mm
Forefoot Firmness
8.9
8.2
Forefoot Firmness
Preview Graph
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Firmness At 800N
149.7 N/mm
113.4 N/mm
Firmness At 1300N
281.6 N/mm
217.7 N/mm
Firmness At 2050N
510.3 N/mm
427.8 N/mm
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